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FESTIVALFUN!

Community

Events Offer

Fun For

Everyone!

Beating The Heat!

Summer Survival Tips

Prepare Your Pooch

For The Local Dog Parks

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Local Hiking Trails

Experience Longmont's

Happy Hour


On the CoverJuggling in the coolingwaters of the St. Vrain.

Photo by Benko Photographics

Design by Trisha Allin

HEALTH8 The importance of stayinghydrated

PROFILE14 Artist finds beauty in life’sstruggles through her art

BUSINESS17 Define what you want out ofa job

OUTDOORS20 Tips, tricks to survive thesummer heat

RECREATION24 Zumba your way to ahealthier you56 Local parks, greenways

and golf courses add to life inLongmont

COMMUNITY28 Longmont veteranremembers his service40 G’Knight Ride celebratesLongmont’s neighborhoods

PETS31 Prepare your pooch for timeat local dog parks

FASHION36 Define your body’s assetswith color-blocking

FOOD44 Peppers add more than spiceto meals

FAMILY49 Explore the Olympics withyour kids

GARDENING53 Gain backyard privacynaturally with vines

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68 Explore local happyhours70 Check out areafestivals, events72 Get out and hike thissummer

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“Why all the changes, and why now?…”“Why all the changes, and why now?…”Dear friend,When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, I

know you, you’re Dr. Jessica. I’ve seen you in the LongmontMagazine for years!” Well, our office is going through someexciting changes in 2012!Before we get to that, let me introduce us. Let’s start with

me, the gal on the right. 16 years ago I was introduced tochiropractic as a freshman in college after I developed chronicsinus infections and neck pain. My doctor had me on some re-ally powerful drugs, but nothing was helping! The infectionskept getting stronger and so did the doses of antibiotics. I wasso sick for so long that my parents decided to take me out ofschool so I could focus on getting healthy.A friend of mine convinced me to give chiropractic a try,

but I just didn’t believe in it! Out of desperation, I went tosee him. The chiropractor did an exam, took some films, andthen “adjusted” my spine. The adjustments (there was a seriesof them!) didn’t hurt, they actually felt good. They workedso well that I have never had another sinus infection in over16 years.Brady is the gal on the left. She was introduced to chi-

ropractic care in 2006 through a family friend. She had neckand back pain for most of her teenage years and needed somerelief! Her chiropractor helped Brady to understand why shewas in so much pain and how important it was to correct herspine while she was young! She jumped at the opportunity towork in a chiropractic office in 2007 and has been working inthis field ever since! She loves being able to tell patients justhow much chiropractic care has helped her!It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see

me with their sinus and allergy problems. Also they come to

me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain,shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches,sciatica, ear infections, disc injuries, allergies, tingling,numbness, and athletic injuries, just to name a few.Now about those changes I mentioned…We are expanding our Progressive Rehab Department! We

have added Spinal Decompression Therapy, which is great forneck and low back disc problems and/or injuries. We alsohave added low level LASER therapy both for the spine andfor any joint or muscle that needs it! It’s great for helpingtissues heal from sports injuries, chronic pain, chronicstiffness, swelling, and overuse. We have also expanded ourexercise and stretching areas and are adding another doctor toour staff in March.

Our Offer to you to come check out our upgrades…If you bring in this article (by March 30th) you can receivemy entire new patient examAND a 30 minute massage for$59…there are no hidden fees here (normal value up to $315)Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to knowthat I have family spinal adjustment plans.“It Shouldn’t Cost and Arm and a Leg to Correct Your

Health”You should know a little about my qualifications.That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding aboutquality of care. I’m a graduate of both the University ofFlorida and Cleveland Chiropractic College (a prestigious 4year program). I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babiesto pro-athletes alike. I just have a lower initial fee so morepeople can be introduced to chiropractic to find out if it iswhat they need!My office is now called HealthSource Chiropractic and

we are still in the same location at 1020 Ken Pratt Blvd inLongmont (on the west side of the Safeway plaza). My phonenumber is 303-772-8311. Please call Brady today to set upyour appointment. We look forward to serving you!Thank you.-Dr. Jessica ThompsonP.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the

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editor’s note

et’s face it, most of us livein Colorado because of theweather. Days full of sun-

shine naturally promote wantingto get outside and do something!

While some of my favorite things are spending time at the pool withmy two boys, I also love the many choices available throughout thesummer. From hiking all across the Front Range to spending an afternoonwith a run around Lake McIntosh followed by a picnic – being outsidejust makes me feel good. An early morning visit to the Saturday Farm-ers’ Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont is also a funexperience. It not only gets you outside to enjoy the fresh morning air, butit helps me promote and educate my two sons on being healthy and keep-ing things local. I also enjoy talking to the local vendors and farmers andgetting new ideas and recipes of things I can do with their vegetables andfruit for purchase. If you ask, they are more often then not willing to offera suggestion.

The many summer events and places right here locally offer a plethoraof things to do without traveling far. From the Strawberry Festival AntiqueShow (May 19-20), Rhythm on the River (July 13-14), the Boulder CountyFair (Aug. 1-5) and the Festival on Main (Aug. 24) right here in Longmontand events in surrounding areas, such as The Fourth at Firestone (July 4)and the Lyons 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival there is plentyto choose from and something for everyone.

While I hope to catch some of the events throughout the community,I also hope to just get out with my boys on our bikes and explore onLongmont’s trails and greenways. Last year, I planned to run my first 5K(which I did, successfully) and immersed myself among fellow commu-nity runners. This year, it’s about including my sons, now that they arebig enough, and our bikes. It’s going to be our healthy adventure.

I hope that you follow suite and get outside and enjoy what we haveright here in our community, too. While I’ve lived in the Longmont com-munity for eight years, I admit I didn’t always partake in these eventsuntil a couple of years ago and am happy that I now do. A past coworkeronce told me, “You can’t just live in a community, Summer, but you haveto be a part of the community you live in to really enjoy it.” And, youknow what? He was right.

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“Clink,” “glub, glub, glub,” “ahhh.” Takea moment to sip on some ice-cold water,allowing it to freshen the senses and readyyou for the summer months. With so manycold, delicious drinks to choose from, watercan rarely be the drink of choice. It’s easy toforget how important it is to drink enough ofit on a daily basis, too.

We know water is essential for the hu-man body, but what exactly does it do forus? Christine Bennett, a registered dietitianwith House and Heart Nutrition, LLC inLongmont, says water is essential because ithelps our bodies to function properly. “Weneed water to transport nutrients and oxygenaround our bodies (blood) and to removeby-products of metabolism from our bodies(urine),” she says. “We need water to makeenzymes to digest food and for our metabo-lism, to moisten the respiratory and gastro-intestinal tracts and also to maintain bodytemperature.”

Drinking enough water daily is worth thegain, not in weight, but in health. The benefitsare endless from improved skin tone to weightmanagement to supporting the conduction ofelectrical impulses that maintain heart func-tion, Diana Bunker, a certified nutritionist inLongmont says.

A large amount of calories consumed on adaily basis are from the fluids we drink fromsoda to juice to hot or cold coffee drinks. “Of-ten these drinks don’t keep us feeling full forvery long, so we have consumed the caloriesand are looking for another snack soon after-ward,” Bennett says. The list of what waterprovides to the body goes on and on.

With summer in full force, staying hydrat-ed is particularly important. Because the bodyuses water to regulate body temperature, notstaying adequately hydrated can put an excessamount of stress on the body, Bennett says.

With so much information out there, it’shard to know how much water we shoulddrink, and what the benefits can be. Simplydrinking water is one of the best ways to con-sume it. While we do consume a fair portionof our daily fluid intake through the foods we

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quirement. Although that seems like the right amount foreveryone, it’s actually not as accurate as we think. The bestrule of thumb: When you’re thirsty, drink fluids. Bunkerprovides specific guidelines: “Ideally we should be drinkinghalf of our body weight in ounces daily. For example, a 150pound person should consume 75 ounces daily, which is agood rule of thumb for everyone.”

Changing habits overnight is often unrealistic. Bennettand Bunker recommend starting with small, attainable goals.“Keeping a water bottle close by is a gentle reminder,” Bun-

ker says. However, the good thing about changing habits isthat you can easily exchange one habit for another. “Strikea deal with yourself: ‘I can drink the soda after I drink ahalf cup of water,’” Bennett says. “Another way might beto think about all the fluids you’re going to consume thatday and try to switch one or two of those to water. Thismight feel more achievable than cutting out juice or soda alltogether.”

For the person who doesn’t enjoy drinking water, it’smost likely due to its taste. Fortunately, a water filter canmake all the difference. In addition, because a lot of peoplehave teeth sensitivity to cold, Bunker recommends drinkingroom temperature water, which can help water go down alot easier. And if you drink juice or other flavored beverages,try mixing the flavored beverage with water so you achievethe increased water intake, while tricking your taste buds inthe process.

For all the things water does to keep our bodies healthy,think twice the next time you reach out to crack open the topof a soda pop can or flavored beverage. Instead, grab yourwater bottle or glass and take a swig – your body will thankyou.

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THE BEGINNING OF ALTAVITA MEMORY CARECENTRE

AltaVita Memory Care Centre in Longmont is morethan a place where memory care patients and theirfamilies can call home, it’s a longtime dream ofMedical Director and Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. HalehNekoorad-Long.

It was five years ago, when Nekoorad-Long partneredwith the Macy family of Longmont for help in constructingand making this dream come true. “I realized in BoulderCounty there was a real need for memory care patientsand their families,” she says.

Nekoorad-Long knew that certain criteria was crucial,such as natural lighting, a secure open air patio with 24/7access, wide hallways, tall ceilings, excellent food and aplethora of activities. At AltaVita residents will experience ahome-like atmosphere and feeling as each neighborhoodis structured to look like a home and residents dine amongthemselves within the neighborhood at dining tables,rather than in a cafeteria setting. Nekoorad-Long saysthis is one way to promote the center as being more like ahome than a facility.

The last step to making the community like home, wasoffering a place for residents’ families to come. Privatedining is available for families to use for special events, aswell as an ice cream parlor and bistro. “Every little detailhas been planned for memory care and creating ahome-like atmosphere,” says Nekoorad-Long.

UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FORMEMORY CAREIn the United States every 69 seconds someone is

diagnosed with Alzheimer, making Alzheimer the No. 1cause of Dementia. Alzheimer effects 4.5 million peoplein the U.S., meaning one in every eight of all adults eitherhave or will eventually have Alzheimer. The medical worldpredicts that a Silver Tsunami (baby boomers) will hit ournation in 2050 with more than 15 million people havingAlzheimer. While Alzheimer is the most common form ofdementia, other causes of memory loss are stroke, headinjury and alcoholism.

Dr. Nekoorad-Long saw a need in Boulder County

when she moved into the community nine years ago, andher new business Colorado Mood and Memory Clinic hitits maximum number of patients within six weeks.

While AltaVita will offer residents a home-likeatmosphere by minimizing the need for residents to leavetheir homes. AltaVita will have a 24/7 nursing staff avail-able, visiting doctors, podiatrist, acupuncturist,masseuse, hair stylist and in-house fitness program thatwill be tailored to each residents individual needs.

Aside from the residents, AltaVita also hopes to giveback to the community by offering a daycare and respiteprogram to caregivers, support groups for families andeducational programs. All open to the public.

SETTING THE BAR INMEMORY CAREThe staff at AltaVita was handpicked to ensure that

residents and their families are getting the best careavailable. From Medical Director Dr. Haleh Nekoorad-Long, one of the few geriatric psychiatrist in the State,Executive Director Linda Berens, Activities DirectorGemma Wilson, Wellness Director Bonnie Clark,Marketing Director Sandra Bateman and Food ServicesDirector Anita McBee. Together they carry over 40 years ofexperience in memory care. “Safety is our No. 1 priority,”says Nekoorad-Long. “AltaVita will be a lasting legacy inthe Longmont community and will set a new standard formemory care in the state of Colorado.”

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Bella rotta. Italian for beautiful broken, it’s the term artistRolinda Stotts has given to her style of cracked paintings.The term can also transcend art and describe the strugglesthat come into people’s lives, including Stotts’.

Stotts, of Frederick, was born and raised on an Oregondairy farm. From a young age she learned the value of work-ing with her hands, and also developed a love for all thingsold and cracking, from the mud on the ground to old Italianwalls.

“I was introduced to a really cool wall treatment that hassimilar concepts to it in traveling over in Italy, inspired by allthe frescos and warm colors,” she says. “Everything today isplastic and new and you’re afraid of hurting it. My artworkis already aged and people like that mystery.”

Stotts’ paintings involve a 10-step process, which shecreated entirely herself through research and trial and error.She makes her own canvas. She paints an image with oils.She manipulates, sands and distresses the image, resulting inactual cracks, not simply the appearance of being broken.

I can’t control it, I only manipulate it to a certain degree,”Stotts says. “I allow that grace to happen. It’s a sense of let-ting go and allowing it to be what it is.”

Once the image is properly distressed, cracked and

broken, she secures it to a wooden frame – as with the entireprocess, she builds all of her frames on her own using tablesaws, nail guns and glue – and then she cuts the edges witha knife and finishes and fills in the edges. The process –and subsequently the end result – has garnered Stotts muchsuccess.

Stotts has a history of creating her own formula in a num-ber of ways. As a child she enjoyed such things as exploringdifferent coloring techniques and making wreaths out ofbarbed wife. When the art room at her small high school wasconverted into a taxidermy room, she experimented withtaxidermy, including putting mallards on wreaths with cat-tails or thistle.

As a young married mother, when money was tight,Stotts made cinnamon stick Santas and papier-mâchéChristmas characters. A friend suggested she sell them, soStotts walked into a shop in Kansas City, where she lived atthe time, and walked out with a check for $250.

“I knew how to work and create and also how to sell.Once I figured out the formula, it was beautiful,” she says.

She expanded into more shops, and then ventured intoacrylic painting on anything she could find – pillows,linoleum, wooden trays. She made a small income, enoughto purchase new curtains or the like.

Stotts’ husband landed a job with Quest and the familyrelocated to Highlands Ranch. The week before they moved,a friend introduced Stotts to oil paints.

“It was like I had found my home,” Stotts says. “It wasso unbelievably exciting to know about oil paints finally. So Imoved that first painting wet to Colorado.”

But before long her husband lost his job. Eighteen monthsof unemployment prompted Stotts – a mother to three youngchildren – to turn to her oil paints.

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some prototypes and go out and sellthem,” she says. “It took off. It was amiracle.”

An art show led to wholesaleaccounts, and soon Stotts was makingenough to support her family. Andthen she landed a shared retail spot inCherry Creek.

“Then I’m meeting people who livein Cherry Hills, all these wonderfulplaces,” she says. “All of a sudden Istart being invited into peoples’ homesand start doing these art consultanttype of things. So I’m actually creat-ing a piece of art for a specific space. Ireally got to see these homes and seewhat kind of sizes people needed overa sofa and over a fireplace. If you canmake their dreams come true with apainting that’s specifically for them, it’sso rewarding. Not just financially, butcreatively it was a thrill for me.”

With her business taking off, Stottsset her eyes on what she deemed thegrand prize: art galleries. She delivereda commission to Scottsdale, and landedher first gallery, she says, through faith,and by “learning to work the system.”

And galleries are where she has re-

mained. Her work is currently housedin galleries in Vail, Beaver Creek andAspen, Colo.; South Lake Tahoe, Calif.;Park City, Utah; Whistler, British Co-lumbia; Alexandria, Va.; Minneapolis;San Francisco and Napa Valley; Coeurd’Alene; and Canmore, Alberta. Shecurrently produces approximately 100paintings a year, and sells roughly thesame. In her peak year, she producednearly 700 paintings. Her artwork isdisplayed around the world, purchasedby everyone from football stars to cor-porate CEOs to foreign dignitaries. AndHollywood actor Russell Crowe has a

Rolinda Stotts collection.“Russell Crowe found me in Santa

Fe; he was filming a movie there. Hehad come into a gallery with his wife,and they’d picked out several piecesthey liked. A week later he came in tomake the purchases, but a lot of thepaintings they’d picked were gone. Sohe had to pick new ones. He boughtnine (paintings) and they were shippedto his private home in Australia.

“We all deal with struggles in cer-tain ways,” Stotts says. “I wouldn’t behere without struggles, my husband’sjob struggles. The creative processhealed me.

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The tried and true job search drillgoes something like: research the com-pany and position, contact the employ-er, apply and then wait for sometimeslittle to no feedback. In the job markettoday, all we hear and talk about ishow tough, competitive and brutal it isout there. Finding the dream job seemsimpossible. It’s easy to get boggeddown and feel stuck, discouraged andfrustrated.

However, what if a change in at-titude and perspective could make allthe difference? Perhaps cliché, employ-ing a keyed-in, positive attitude canchange the way you see your currentjob and future career opportunities.

Snagging your dream job or thenext step on the road to it doesn’t haveto feel unattainable. Christine Gustof Longmont is the owner of her ownbusiness that helps professionals clarifytheir career paths and pinpoint theirprofessional purpose. With seasonedclasses and workshops, Gust providestips and new ways of thinking aboutthe job market and how to help peoplesee opportunity by clarifying personalstrengths, ambitions, goals and mostimportantly, their mindset.

“People have to stop believing thatit’s a tough job market. People buyinto the belief that there aren’t enough

jobs, they can’t make enough moneyor it’s too competitive, etc.,” she says.“If people believe it’s hard, then it’snot possible. Thinking this way shutsdown their motivation.”

OK, a change in attitude and per-spective is necessary, but how do youmake that happen? First, Gust sug-gests: “Focus on the feeling.” By feel-ing, she means how you want to feelin a job and about the work you do?Being resolution-oriented in this wayinstead of focusing on the problemswill make a major difference in yourattitude and mindset.

You can do this self-analysis anddig deeper by asking these types ofquestions:

• What job will fit my talents, skillsand strengths?

• What would it take to change mysituation?

• What am I not doing that I coulddo to make professional opportunitiesavailable?

• How do I get in touch with aspecific hiring manager in the companyfor which I want to work?

Shifting the focus from how diffi-cult the job market feels to the feelingsyou want to have in a job can help youto see other professional opportunitiesthat you may not have otherwise. If

you focus on the feeling, for example,“I want to feel that I’m making a con-tribution, I want to feel good about thework I produce and I want financialsecurity, etc.,” then the objective isn’t toland a specific job, narrowing the pos-sibilities, the focus is broader, dynamicand reenergized in a positive way.

In addition to adjusting your mind-set, being creative about stress-man-agement or ways to give back to thecommunity can help your job attitude.Brian Dooley, office manager at ExpressEmployment Professionals in Auroraand author of “Landing Your DreamJob, Real Secrets From a Headhunter,”says making an effort to focus yourenergy in and outside of the office is akey to professional happiness.

“I encourage my own employees tovolunteer or participate with nonprofitagencies. We’ve found that when wemake an honest effort to help othersand give back to the community, ithelps to reframe our own frustrationsand put them in perspective. Besides,you never know what doors mightopen when you diversify yourself,” hesays.

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for the new hire to help run a success-ful business, identifying what strengthsyou bring to the position is essentialin both party’s success. “Most com-panies are looking for employees thatwill grow and enhance the business,not just the dollar. By clearly identify-ing within ourselves what our corecontributions are and how an applicantplans to contribute, can make or breakan interview,” Dooley says.

Although we have little control overwhat job opportunities come availableor whether we’re offered an interview,we can control the ways in which weapproach the job search, our mindsetand how we feel about the job we dohave. Shifting focus from negative,frustrated and bummed to positive

and in control will be obvious to co-workers, hiring managers and futureemployers, making you a competitivecandidate and asset for future careerpursuits.

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The feeling warms your skin, beads of sweat roll downyour sun-kissed forehead and while smacking your lips to-gether, suddenly realizing your mouth is drier than normal,you’re in need of something cold. Lethargically, muster-ing all the energy possible, you shuffle to the kitchen, flipthe faucet to its “on” position and stare blankly as the clearliquid fills the glass. Plopping down on the couch, you takea gulp. “Ah.” Gazing back up, the ceiling fan hypnotizesyour mind as it spins round and round, and the breeze itcreates grants little relief. Sweltering temperatures – thesummer heat is upon us.

“Chilly to the bone” weather is a distant memory, asthoughts of how hot it feels consume your mind. Beating theheat entirely is tough, but keeping as cool as possible doesn’thave to be.

EXERCISING COMMON SENSEEven though the summer heat can be brutal at times,

exercising during the right part of the day, wearing the rightkind of materials and fueling your body with healthy foodsand fluids can make the temperatures more bearable.

Being outside or exercising during the hottest part ofthe day is never the best idea, a no-brainer. Exerting energyduring that part of the day can make any outside workoutmore challenging, less productive and potentially dangerous.Chad Parish, the sports performance director of an athletictraining program called No Limits Sports Performance atLongmont Athletic Club, says exercising at any time otherthan early morning is hard on the body. “Morning wouldbe the best because of the lower temperatures. Extreme heattaxes the body tremendously, especially in the typical dehy-drated state that most people are in,” he says.

Even early evening exercise is doable. Although the airmay still feel a bit warmer from the day’s heat, once the sunstarts to set, the sun won’t blaze directly on your body asyou exercise, making it equally physically possible. In ad-dition, Colorado weather cools off a bit starting in the earlyevening, so exercising during that time is a nice way to takeadvantage of some of those beautiful summer nights.

Kim Walker, president of outdoor DIVAS in Boulder, saysthere are two important things to remember when it comesto the heat and exercise: “Drink plenty of water and listen toyour body.”

DRESSING FOR THE HEATIt’s a scorcher, and getting dressed can be a nightmare,

because no matter what, sweating is inevitable. Allowingthe body to sweat, its natural cooling mechanism, Parishsays, is essential to keeping cool. Knowing which materialsto wear can make all the difference.

“Lightweight clothing is ideal for summertime. Andfor any type of activity where you might be working up asweat, synthetic, quick-dry apparel is mandatory,” Walkersays. “Cotton will hold moisture, and once you stop aerobicactivity, the wet material keeps that moisture right next toyour skin.”

Beyond the clothes, accessories can make a difference,too. “Sunglasses are essential. Our (Colorado) sun is sostrong and keeping our eyes protected is essential,” Walkersays. Opting for a face shielding, skin-protecting hat is agood choice as well. Any hat will do, but generally thelighter weight, breathable materials are best. The most im-portant thing a hat can offer is to keep sunlight directlyoff your face.

HYDRATING IN THE HEATChristine Bennett, a registered dietician with House and

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“To understand the benefits of staying hydrated, we needto understand the negative effects of dehydration. Dehydra-tion puts extra strain on your heart, because the blood is a bitthicker, your heart needs to work harder to pump that bloodaround your body,” she says. “In the summer months, thisis particularly important. The body uses water to regulatebody temperature, so without adequate water, you can in-crease your internal temperature and put additional stress onyour organs to function.”

Other signs and symptoms of dehydration include: head-aches, dizziness, fatigues, irritability, weakness, crampingand constipation, Bennett says. The moral of the story, stayhydrated to stay safe.

As the summer heat approaches, set your alarm clockfor the early a.m., slather on sunscreen, throw on yourlightweight clothes, hat included, chug some chilledwater and hit the pavement. But most importantly, staycool.

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Zumba is about finding your “flavor.” This is howLindsey Macy, certified Zumba instructor, explainsthe different ways we as individuals move our bodies.For Macy it doesn’t matter if your hips move like youthink they should, because all bodies are made tomove differently.

“Our bodies are all made differently and carriesits own physical history and possible limitations.Consequently, we all move differently,” Macy says.“In Zumba we call this individuality your flavor, andwe celebrate the fact that we don’t all look or movethe same way.”

As Zumba has gained in popularity, so has theamount of classes offered along the Front Range.Macy herself teaches classes at Orchards AthleticClub in Loveland and at Raintree Athletic Club inFort Collins. Instructors and classes can be found anywhere online at Zumba.com.

So why the craze about Zumba? It’s simple.“Zumba is exercise in disguise!” Macy says.

The first, and most obvious, health benefit toZumba is that it is a great cardiovascular workout.Macy explains that Zumba is a “total body workout”as you are often using several different muscle groupsat one time. In any given class you will use your legs,arms and core muscles.

Because of its high energy, Zumba is also an effec-tive method of weight loss. “In class we use intermit-tent training, which is a combination of aerobic andmuscular strength exercises and intervals,” Macysays. “Participants should expect a combination ofhigh-intensity songs and lower intensity songs,allowing the body to recover a bit before taking theheart rate back up.”

Last, is Zumba benefits mental health. Accordingto Macy, Zumba is a feel-good workout that helps im-prove self-confidence and self-image. “What’s more,the feel-good music and positive energy of class sendpeople home smiling every time.”

Zumba not only offers many health benefits, butit is fun. “People love to dance – so much in fact thatin Zumba you can forget you are working out,” Macysays. “I had a woman in one of my classes commentthat Zumba was like going to the night club butwithout all the garbage, like getting hit on and havingdrinks spilled on you. That made my day.”

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While the most common class available in the area is atraditional Zumba class, which features mid-to-high intensitymoves and sometimes a little jumping, there are other optionsout there.• Zumba – Is for everyone from kids to Boomers, women andmen.• Zumbatomic – This class is geared toward children betweenthe ages of 4 and 14.• Zumba Gold – Intended for Boomers and individuals seek-ing a lower-impact workout.• Aqua Zumba – While these classes are not currently avail-able, Macy hopes they will be by this summer. Aqua Zumbatakes place in a swimming pool and is easier on the joints andideal for pregnant women.

So just remember, Zumba is for everyone no matter yourphysical level. Many of the moves can be adjusted to be lessphysical by adding arms and tapping instead of jumping orturning. So get out, Zumba and have some fun. Trust me, youwon’t regret it!

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For World War II veteran Captain Donald I. Law-less, there are tangible reminders: photographs offighter planes, destroyed German planes with flame-licked Swastikas, friends lost in battle, and scenes thatdepict young men shaving and in many ways tryingto maintain some semblance of normalcy in a land farfrom the one they call home. And there are the bottle ofsulfa pills issue by the Army in case of enemy capture;maps of France, Italy and surrounding areas printed onsilk, given by the British army as the Japanese stoppedexporting silk to the United States following the attackat Pearl Harbor; and various medals bestowed by theUnited States and France.

Lawless, a Longmont resident, still has a copy of thenewspaper article about the German army’s large-scaleoffensive attack on Poland; the article first exposedLawless and his family – who lived in Wichita, Kan-sas – to the looming conflict in Europe and convinced

Lawless to enlist. In 1942 Lawless set out to be a combatpilot, and enlisted with the United States Army, eventu-ally graduating from the Army Air Corps’ aviationcadet school.

“If I was going to be in the service, I wanted asmuch as possible to pick what I was going to do,” Law-less says. “I enlisted because I wanted to beat the enemythat was abusing us and abusing the people particu-larly.”

After a record Atlantic crossing on the U.S.S. Presi-dent Hoover, at the time the U.S’s largest ocean linerthat was converted for the military, Lawless arrived inItaly. It was July 1944, and he was a 20-year-old fighterpilot ready for war. He was the C squad leader in the79th fighter group under the 85th squadron. They wereknown as The Flying Skulls. Years later, the command-ing officer of the 85th squadron told Lawless that at thetime he joined the squadron, the average life expectancyof a new pilot was two to four weeks.

“I started leading the squadron when I was still 20years old, then I was promoted to assistant. We had alot of casualties, so somebody had to be promoted,” hesays. By early 1945, Lawless became A squad leader andwas promoted from 2nd lieutenant to captain.

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“I flew 19 missions my first month,” Lawless says.“We usually dropped all ammunitions (on eachmission). Our work was air-to-ground fighting. Weseldom engaged in aerial combat, it wasn’t our purpose.The purpose of an air combat unit is to destroy theenemy’s capacity for making war, not to take prison-ers.”

From July 1944 through May, 1945, Lawless flew 101combat missions, from Italy, France and Egypt. He waspart of seven major military campaigns, including theBattle of Montelimar, France. That battle destroyed fromthe air the 19th German Army, which had stretched for35 miles of bumper-to-bumper military traffic in thesouth of France and cleared the way for the U.S. Armyto get north to Normandy to fight the Germans whowere “trying to throw the allies back into the sea,” ac-cording to Lawless.

“I stopped flying a month before the end of the war,they took me out because of combat fatigue, said I haddone enough,” Lawless says. “Enough” resulted in aDistinguished Flying Cross, six Air Medals, a Medalfrom the French Government, and an award from a3-star general.

The memory of returning home to Kansas still elicitsraw emotion from Lawless.

“I don’t think my parents expected me to comehome. I didn’t expect to come home from the war,” hesays.

Lawless went on to marry his wife, Eva Jean, aftera friend fromWichita asked him to “check on her forhim” when Lawless returned from the war. He got adegree in geology, and minor degrees in mathematics,physics and petroleum engineering. He and Jean hadtwo children. He spent his career in the oil industry, at

one point becoming president of Bishop Oil, which waslater sold to Shell. He has lived all over the world, andtraveled back to Europe extensively. He met PresidentRichard Nixon four times and President Ronald Reagantwice.

But it was years before he would talk about hisexperiences as a combat pilot in World War II.

“For 50 years friends and family would ask me andI wouldn’t discuss it,” Lawless says. “My mother died– father had died earlier – and I was going through herthings and ran across a box. She had saved every oneof my letters I wrote during the war. I had promisedto write once a week, and pretty much did. In readingthose letters the thought that occurred to me is that itwould make a fine enough story and that I would likefor my kids and grandkids and generations beyondthat to know what went on back then and what theirancestors had done, because I don’t know much aboutwhat my ancestors did. So I started writing individualstories. And eventually in 1990 I thought it could becombined and expanded into a book. I spent a couple ofyears writing and put a book together.

“By writing these, it helps me to get the devils out ofmy head. It’s therapeutic. It’s enjoyable.”

Four years ago Lawless’ wife passed away. And hesubsequently joined the American Legion, “for camara-derie … and to drink beer.

“I go there two, three times a week. We never talkabout the war. It seems to be within each person verbo-ten. There’s no rule and it’s not sought out. I don’t talkabout it. We talk about where we served and when, andthen change the subject.”

While Lawless has a deep love for his country, hedoesn’t like the publicity and parades and such, al-though many of his fellow veterans are a visible part ofour 4th of July celebrations.

“Serving my country and helping others couldn’tbe separated,” he says. “It was larger than either one ofthose. We did what had to be done to stop the slaughter.And it was terrible.”

“Serving my country and helping others couldn’t be separated.It was larger than either one of those. We did what had to be done

to stop the slaughter. And it was terrible.”

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Summer plans are materializing,and it is time to prepare for the mosttantalizing of Colorado’s seasons. Justdon’t forget the value of entertainingthe most faithful and furry member ofthe family, Mr. or Miss Fido. Longmontis packed full of options for activepuppies and people alike, from indoortrick classes and agility training tooutdoor romps on open space land andurban dog parks.

Before thrusting any animal intoa public scenario, having some basicmanners down is a must. Longmont’sZoom Room owner and trainer MarnieJohnson’s goal is to encourage the bondbetween owners and their dogs to helpbuild trust and help the dog know anowner is always a safe refuge.

“We don’t train the dogs, we trainthe people who own them,” Johnsonsays. “We want to give owners the toolsto make their dogs a better partner intheir family.”

Why training? Learning social skillswill prepare dogs to interact both withpeople and other animals without feel-ing threatened as they stroll throughthe Boulder County Farmer’s Markets,outdoor concerts at the park or Rhythmon the River.

“You just don’t want your dog tobe rude,” Johnson says. “If dogs don’thave that early exposure, they wantto play. Then the leash then becomes athreat.”

Older dogs can still learn better be-havior. Johnson’s favorite turn-aroundstory is a shelter dog who couldn’t dealwith the outside world.

“At the beginning, this dog totallymelted down and wouldn’t get in thedoor,” she says. “By the end of sixweeks, the dog was doing some of theagility equipment. Now the dog is inthe second agility class, and now thedog plays in dog groups and has gottenthat socialization she missed out on

when growing up.”Once socialization is achieved,

Zoom Room offers agility training anda tricks class for the entire family.

“It is the most fun for families to do,because everyone learns how to makethe dog think,” Johnson says. “Havingkids in the class is fun, because theycome up with ideas that adults don’tcome up with.”

Testing for the K9 Good Citizen testthrough the AKC is a great summerchallenge. PetSmart dog trainer SarahSchnedecker moves pups up to theadvanced level needed to pass the test,something required for agility competi-tions and other dog-related events.

“The K9 good citizen test is thegateway too if you want your dog tobecome a therapy dog,” Schnedeckersays. “The test is to prove that the doglistens to you, and gets a long withpeople and other dogs. It is not toohard, but it is not just simple either. Itis a good foundation for anything youwant to do with your dog.”

Schnedecker became a dog trainerafter fostering more than 200 dogs.Many dogs could stay in their homeswith a little bit of re-training and focuson family order.

“The number one reason dogs endup in shelters or rescues is fear or lackof socialization,” Schnedecker says. “Somuch of that can be avoided when youget the dogs in a group at 10 weeks.They are the most open until 14 to 16weeks of age. Fear is the No. 1 reasonfor aggression. Training to me is notso much that I train them to be armyobedience level. My thing is to trainfamily pets. Whatever works for thefamily is what I want the dog to do, sothat they aren’t too far gone.”

Behavior and safety open the doorfor dogs to move from accessory tofunctional family members able totravel everywhere, from camping toleashed walks through city parks andevents. Longmont Animal Control Offi-cer Robin Breffle recommends checkingat each trail head to determine if thearea is designated for off-leash use.Having a dog off-leash in a city parkcould procure a ticket for the luckyowner.

“It is important that everyone in thepark feels safe,” Breffle says. “So, tohave your dog off leash in a park canput fear into people. Everyone needs tobe able to use the parks.”

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Prepare your PoochEnjoy local dog parks and make sure fido knows good social behavior


required for dog parkuse. Dogs must haveproof of rabies vaccina-tion, have a city licenseand not be overly-ag-gressive to use the parksaround town.

“Some dogs fit inthe dog parks and somedon’t,” Breffle says. “Forsome it is just too muchstimulation. Someonegoing to the dog parkfor the first time needsto be cautious. If theydon’t feel like their dogis reacting well, theyneed to go. But they aregreat tools for those wholike it.”

So, with someetiquette and healthissues established, readyto adventure off andexplore all the Longmontarea has to offer fordogs? Make sure to bring along plentyof water.

DOG PARK 1 – 21ST & FRANCISThis glorious expanse of in-town

field real estate boasts several previous-ly chewed tennis balls, a few pieces ofagility equipment and some shade forowners who need a bit of a throwingrest. There is usually a steady stream ofdogs of all sizes, which means peopleof similar heart can gather and chatabout their furry children. There aretwo areas for big dogs and a separatearea for tiny dogs if needed. However,some mighty tiny dogs have been seenin the big dog part, kicking puppyhiney and taking names. One downfallto the area is the limited parking spaceshared with the sports park down theroad, and it is a bit of a walk from theparking to the doggy freedom zone.

DOG PARK 2 – AIRPORT ANDST. VRAIN ROADS

This park is a favorite among bothowners and pups. Awater spigotprovides ample water breaks, and thereis a separated area for small puppyfriends. The park is nearly alwayspacked with play time, with pupszooming after Frisbees and greeting

each other through the gates as newdogs arrive. The only downfall is thatthe park is not centralized, so thosewho live east of Airport have to drive alittle further to visit. The extra miles aredefinitely worth the trip.

PARKS IN REGULAR PARKS• Stephen Day Park, 1340

Deerwood Drive• Rough & Ready Park, 21st Avenue

and Alpine Street• Blue Skies Park , 1520 Mountain

DriveThese dog parks at least offer some

freedom for pups, but the gravel cover(instead of grass) creates a scenario forwrestling pups to need a bath pronto.Also, there are few owner amenities,such as shelter from the elements orpre-chewed balls to throw for chompypuppies. These parks are not inhabitedas often as the primary dog parks,so they could be a great place to intro-duce dogs to the dog-park way of life.

UNION RESERVOIRThis popular sailing and nature area

offers a lot of summer fun for puppies,including a separate off-leash puppybeach. Pups are still expected to treateach other and people with respect.One big downfall to Union Reservoir

is the cost. At $8 a pop, frequent visitscould add up. However, achieving abeach experience without paying to goto Hawaii will save money in the longrun, and the dog can come withouthaving to sneak into checked baggage.

JIM HAMM NATURE PARKThe closest thing to the wild in

Longmont, Jim Hamm nature parkoffers numerous sniffing pleasures.Although this technically isn’t a dogpark scenario, at least the destina-tion won’t cost a pretty penny in gasfor those who live in Longmont’s citylimits. Check out the picnic spots andmake sure to bring plenty of puppytreats along.

COOT LAKELocated close to the IBM plant in

Gunbarrel, Coot Lake boasts a magnet-ic quality for attracting happy puppies,especially those who love plunging intothe several small lakes available on thewalking loop. If off-leash status is de-sired, register every pup with the Cityof Boulder’s TAG program, certifyingthat the off-leash dog will respondto his or her’s owner. For moreinformation on off-leash areas inBoulder, visit www.bouldercolorado.gov.

The dog park along St. VrainRoad near the Vance Brand

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Let’s face it; every woman knows feeling puttogether can make all the difference in her attitude.And whether we like to admit it or not, feeling “ofthe moment” and fashionable is a major factor, too.But knowing how to bring it all together for flawlessfashion moments time and again can sometimes feelintimidating and overwhelming. With some trends, justknowing where to start can be the hardest part.

Fortunately, the latest color-blocking trend is sur-prisingly easy to decode, allowing any woman to “nailit” for seasons to come, just like that fashion-ista friend.Color-blocking is simply pairing complementary colorsand pieces in blocks or color. It’s pairing a vibrant,solid-colored top with a complementary, solid-coloredbottom, tied together with additional pops of color fromaccessories.

Rebecca Effinger, assistant store manager at Dillard’sin Longmont, says this trend is actually not at all intimi-dating, being that you can use the clothing you alreadyown, making it an everlasting trend from season toseason. “Color-blocking is really a separates trend thatworks for every shape and size,” she says.

The current color-blocking trend is all aboutmixing complementary bright colors and hues orpastels in blocks of color. “So, you can wear avibrant blue top, pink pants and yellow or orangeshoes. It’s actually really 80s,” Effinger says. “As longas it’s the same hue, as in bright colors or pastels, they’llalways go together.”

Like most trends, what’s hot now is likely to fadein time. However, color-blocking could be here to stay.Whether it’s the current brightly colored clothes or pas-tel-colored denim pants, pairing different separates canupdate the age-old trend from season to season. “Youcan always mix earthy, neutral tones for later seasons tomake the trend versatile,” Effinger says.

She also says fashion can be accessible for any wom-an. To be fashionable even on a budget, women don’thave to go on a shopping spree every time there’s a newtrend. “Go into your closet and figure out what pieces

you need to supplement the trend. Most people havefun-colored tops, but you can easily find bright coloredpants that are inexpensive, especially when they’re sopopular right now,” Effinger says.

The best advice for any trend: Fit comes first. Ef-finger says color-blocking, like any trend, is OK forevery woman, any size or shape. Placing emphasis onthe best assets and drawing attention away from othersis key. “Work with your body. If you want to drawattention to your top, wear bright colors on top. For thepear shaped-body, wear black bottoms to slim that areaand bring the pop of color with bright shoes,” she says.“Basically, wherever you don’t want to draw attention,wear black or darker colors, and where you do, wearthe brighter colors.”

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“It’s a community ride for the community by thecommunity.” This is how Ryan Kragerud, of Bike Long-mont and Longmont Bike Night founder, explains theG’Knight Ride in Longmont.

Presented by Bicycle Longmont and with OskarBlues as a title sponsor you know it is going to be a funevent. “It’s an excuse to get out with family and friendsand ride bikes, drink beer and listen to some greatbands,” Kragerud says.

Kragerud explains that the G’Knight Ride simplycame around as a fundraiser to help support com-munity bike programs, such as the kids Holiday Bike

program, bike safety classes and to work toward a non-profit Longmont Bike Shop – and overall to just help getmore people riding (bikes) more often.

In it’s second year, the G’Knight Ride is planned forJune 16 (Father’s Day weekend), and promises to beeven bigger and better than last year, which to every-one’s surprise was a huge success.

“We planned this crazy fundraiser and thought itwould be a small turnout the first year. We had 1200people show,” Kragerud says. “The success was over-whelming and humbling.”

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“The G’Knight ride is meant to celebrate Longmont inevery way that we can,” Kragerud says. “Longmont is anauthentic community, and we are celebrating its neigh-borhoods.”

Other places community members can see BicycleLongmont and fellow bikers is every Saturday, beginningtoday, at the Longmont Farmer’s Market where BicycleLongmont offers Bike Valet for those who ride their bikesto the market. Last year Bicycle Longmont parked a totalof 3,000 bikes throughout the Farmers’ Market season.Bike Night, a community-themed ride, also begins onMay 23 and will continue with weekly neighborhoodrides throughout the summer.For more information or to register for the G’Knight Ride

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It’s vegetable season and this yearit’s about spicing things up. Peppers,not only add flavor and heat to whatyou are cooking, but they are packedfull of health benefits too.

“The focus has really been ontomatoes the last couple of years,”says Anne Zander an extension agentof family and consumer science at theCSU Extension of Boulder County.“Now more and more people arefocusing toward peppers in theirhome garden, because they arerealizing their benefits.”

Peppers, whether they are big,small, sweet or spicy, are rich invitamins and minerals. These spicyvegetables are not only high in

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Aside from their many health-related benefits, they also offer flavorand color to dishes and are easy touse. This versatile vegetable can beeaten raw, cooked, baked, roasted,stewed, pickled and even stuffed.You name it or have a recipe – it canprobably be done.

And to add to their greatness.Peppers, all kinds, grow great in thehot, Colorado climate. Kim Jackson,annuals manager at The Flower Binin Longmont, says peppers love thesun. “Our climate is known for thehot peppers, especially Anaheim andjalapeno,” she says. “They just loveour hot summer days ... any kind of

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Zander says like any vegetable,adding peppers into your diet isalways a good idea. They are full ofvitamins and minerals and are lowin calories, while filling you up. Butshe cautions that people new to usingpeppers should work them into theirdiet slowly and try all different kindsto discover what you like best. It isalso a good idea to make sure towear gloves when cooking with hotpeppers, because the oils can transferto your hands very easily.

“Be adventurous and start offwith a small amount,” Zander says.“Usually the smaller the pepper, thehotter they are.”

Zander says getting creative withpeppers is the fun part. While theycan easily be cut up and stored in therefrigerator for snacking and cooking,peppers can really be added to anydish. Ideas for fresh peppers includesalsas , marinades, vinaigrettes forsalads, flavored oils and vinegars.

“Just remember the longerthey (peppers) sit (in a dish) or in aflavored vinaigrette it will get stron-ger and spicier,” Zander cautions.“That is why the tasting part is soimportant.”

While most who are new topeppers begin by adding bellpeppers, which are often the leastspicy and more sweet, it is easy tostart trying other peppers by justsubstituting one in place of a bellpepper in dishes you like.For more tips or information on storing,canning or freezing peppers for year rounduse contact Anne Zander at 303-678-6238 [email protected].

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Invented by Wilbur Scoville, the Scoville Heat Index rankspeppers in order from mildest to hottest. It starts with zero be-ing the mildest and goes over 1,000,000 to indicate the hottestpeppers. Here’s information on more widely used types.

BELL PEPPERBell Peppers, which can be red, yellow, green or orange,

aren’t hot peppers. They are very common sweet peppers.Since this type of pepper has no heat, its Scoville Heat Indexis zero.

CHERRY PEPPERAlso known as pimento peppers, cherry peppers are

heart-shaped and are about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide.These peppers are actually very mild, scoring about a 500 onthe Scoville Heat Index.

ANAHEIM PEPPERAnother mild type of pepper is the Anaheim pepper. This

pepper is usually maroon in color and has a long, skinny body.While the Anaheim pepper usually has a Scoville Heat Indexaround 1,000, some varieties can have a rating as high as5,000.

JALAPENO PEPPERThe jalapeno is one of the most common types of peppers

in the United States. Many people like this type of pepperbecause of its spicy yet not overwhelming taste. Jalapeno areusually either red or green and are about 2 to 3 inches long.Their Scoville Heat Index is typically around 5,000, howeverjalapenos can range anywhere from 2,000 to 8,000.

SERRANO PEPPERThe Serrano pepper is similar to the jalapeno in its look,

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CAYENNE PEPPERThe Cayenne pepper is another hot pepper (between

25,000 and 50,000 on the Scoville Heat Index) that is popularwith those looking to add heat to food. Red in color, theCayenne pepper is generally dried and used in powder form.Additionally, this pepper has been used in natural medicinesfor hundreds of years due to reported healing attributes.

THAI PEPPERGrown in Thailand and neighboring countries, the Thai

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CHEER FOR THE HOMETOWN HEROESColorado has a long history of being well represented among

Olympic athletes. And there could be athletes from the Longmontarea and Boulder County at the 2012 games. Find a complete list ofathletes’ bios at teamusa.com

TAKE IT TO THE BACKYARDHost your own Olympic games with your family and friends.

Make Olympic torches out of white construction paper made into acone with orange, red and yellow tissue paper glued into the coneto look like a flame. Organize a variety of athletic events – visit lon-don2012.com for a list of all summer Olympic sports – and hand outmedals to all. One simple way to make your own medals is to covermedal lids, such as from jars of pasta sauce – with glue and dip ingold, silver and bronze glitter, let dry, set with hairspray or sprayadhesive, then glue onto ribbons. Throw in a medals podium and

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If you’re looking to find privacy in theyard, but can’t wait until those trees growtaller, consider adding vines to bring yourgarden to new heights. These weavingwonders add dimension to gardens andcover up eyesores with fragrant flowersand luxurious foliage.

Vines grip trellises several ways; thosethat twine around their frameworks needhelp getting the idea. When young, gentlyloop the leaders around cables or lattice-work to train them.

Vines which clasp by tendrils don’tneed help finding support; the trick isto keep them from throttling everythingwithin their grasp. Encourage them tofind the trellis by twirling tendrils andshoots about the frame.

Suction cups and adventitious roots –those growing along stems – need walls orfences with texture to climb. But be care-ful, though these look good on houses, thistype of vine often damages brick or adobe.

What: Cardinal Climber (Ipomea x.multifida). Small, orange-red flowers withlight yellow throats get hummingbirds tohang around your garden, happily visitingthe blooms covering the vine. The deeplycut, lacy leaves turn bronze in fall and pairbeautifully with other annual vines, suchas Ensign Blue morning glory.

Size: 6 to 20 feetHow to grow: An annual, give the

seeds a head start on sprouting by soakingthem in water for 24 hours before planting.

What: Black Eyed Susan vine (Thun-bergia alata). Cheerful yellow blossomscover this rapidly growing annual vine inlate summer and fall. Ideal for pots withsturdy trellises, use this to give verticalinterest to patios or balconies.

Size: 6 to 10 feetHow to grow: Pop this climber in full

sun; it reseeds, so thin seedlings every

year.

What: Golden hops vine (Humuluslupulus). For a fast growing gardenbower, golden hops vine winds its wayin chartreuse leaves and papery cone-likefruit. Define gardens by using this as abackdrop, or use for creating quick screensfrom neighbors.

Size: 20 feetZone: 3How to grow: Full sun, a little water

and something to entwine are all thatit takes to grow the hops vine. May beplagued by aphids if fertilized too often,so feed sparingly several times per season.

What: Wisteria spp. Classic, elegantwisteria drapes deep purple flowers ona woody, long-lived vine. Perfumed andshowy, wisteria needs permanent supportsuch as a dramatic arbor or doorway arch.

Size: 30 feetZone: 5How to grow: Because the flower

buds swell early, put wisteria in a pro-tected location to keep late frosts from nip-ping blossoms. Once established, prunethem twice per year: a light pruning inmid summer to remove wispy growth anda hard pruning back to two buds in winter.

What: Silver Lace Vine (Polygonumaubertii). If you have a large area thatneeds screening quickly, try this rampant,sweet smelling vine. Coating the plantsummer to fall, the sprays of white blos-soms reach 6-inches long.

Size: 20 to 30 feetZone: 5How to grow: Give this plant a sturdy

support in a carefully chosen area, as itcan easily swallow small arbors or trel-lises.

Carol O’Meara is with the CSU Extension inBoulder County. Contact her at 303-678-6238or [email protected].

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Live green. Live local. LiveHealthy. While these slogans are justnow gaining a foothold in our socialconsciousness, their spirit has beenembodied at the Flower Bin for morethan 41 years and proves that theFlower Bin, nestled in Longmont,Colo., is Boulder County’s premieregarden center. Coupled with itssteadfast commitment to customerservice, the Flower Bin offers its cli-entele hundreds of years of collectiveexperience for its outgoing and andknowledgable staff.

Starting out with a small green-house in, then, rural Longmont, Donand Lee Weakland have grown theirbusiness exponentially while support-ing the needs of the local gardeningcommunity and their loyal staff. Nowspanning more than five acres with50,000 square feet of indoor growingspace, the Flower Bin has grown withthe demands of its customers. In fact,the growth has been so precipitousthat the Flower Bin now owns and operates a 20-acrefarm with an additional 50,000 square feet of greenhousespace in Platteville.

Many of the strikingly beautiful annuals at the retailcenter started their lives at the farm under the watchfuleye of Darren Weakland, Don and Lee’s youngest of fivesons, and his staff, led by Miguel Mendoza. Once theplants arrive at the Flower Bin, they join the flora that headgrower Jose Gallardo and his brother Manuel have beencultivating in the greenhouse. Mike Weakland, Don andLee’s oldest, leads one of the most experienced teamsof perennial masters in Colorado. Whether it’s a questionabout trees, shrubs, vines or groundcovers, Mike,Rick and the Flower Bin staff are eager and ready tohelp.

Once inside the Bin’s big house, customers canbrowse a wide array of home and garden adornmentsfrom local and international artisans. From there, folks canmeander through a courtyard full of fountains, statues,birdbaths and pottery before finding their way to the hard

goods section, where gardeners will discover either theright food for the right plant or the right tool for the rightjob. Flower Bin veterans Michael Morris and Luis Mendezspecialize in nearly everything and can help diagnoselawn and garden problems and prescribe the proper treat-ment.

This year, customers can discover at the Flower Binhow to get the biggest bang for their buck with the FlowerBin’s exclusive collection of vegetables that go “above andbeyond” in terms of their nutritional value. Each variety isproven to contain higher lebels of certain antioxidants thantheir counterparts. Varieties available include: the HealthKick Tomato, Caro-Rich Tomato,Sweet Heat Pepper, Cheddar Cauliflower, Simply SaladGourmet Greens, Tango Lettuce, Sweeter Yet Cucum-ber, CaroPak Carrots, SugarSnax Carrots and BeSweetEdamame.

Visit the Flower Bin and its team of professionals 362days a year in Longmont, Colo., at 1805 Nelson Road.Please call 303-772-3454 with questions and concernsabout your plants and landscape.

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recreation EXPLORE PARKS, GREENWAYS AND GOLF COURSES

City parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportuni-ties throughout the area. Here’s a glimpse at the parksand some of the features they include. Numbers in paren-thesis correspond to map locations.

Affolter, (1), Holly Avenue and S. Judson Street. 5.3acres, basketball courts, multi-use field, softball field,tennis courts, restrooms, shelter and playground.

Alta, (2), 10th Avenue and Alta Street. A half-acre, picnicarea and playground.

Athletic Field, (3), 11th Avenue and Kimbark Street.Basketball courts, soccer/football field and picnic area.

Carr, (4), 21st Avenue and Gay Street. 8.4 acres,basketball courts, soccer/ football fields, picnic area,barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field,tennis courts and roller hockey rink.

Logan Corcillius, 5, rides a bike around the water park area to cool off on a hotsummer day at Sandstone Park in Longmont 2010. (Times-Call files)

Summertime FunCity Parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportunities

From left: Bryce Bachus, 4, Andrew Corcilius, 7, and his brother, Logan, 5, play at Sand-stone Park’s water area during a hot summer day in Longmont in 2010. (Times-Call files)


Clark Centennial, (5), 1100 Lash-ley St. 48.5 acres, baseball field,basketball court, soccer/footballfield, picnic areas, barbecue pits,playground, restrooms, shelter,four softball fields, tennis courts,volleyball areas, concession standand roller hockey rink. Recreationcenter/pool complex includeswading pool, indoor pool andfitness equipment.

Collyer, (6), Sixth Avenue andCollyer Street. 5.2 acres, picnicarea, barbecue pits, playground,restrooms, shelters, volleyball andtennis courts.

Dawson, (7), 1757 Harvard St.12.9 acres, volleyball court, picnicarea, playground, restrooms,shelters, barbecue pits and tenniscourts.

Flanders, (8), 2229 BreakwaterDrive. 4.1 acres, fishing, soccer/football field, shelter, barbecuepits, restrooms, playground,volleyball court, basketballhoops, picnic area and rollerhockey court.

Garden Acres, (9), 2058 Spencer

St. 4.1 acres, shelter, playground,picnic area, restrooms, soccer/football fields, barbecue pit,concession stand and softballfields.

Golden Ponds, (10), 651 ThirdAve. 94 acres with 56 acres ofwater surface, nature area withshelters, restrooms, trails, picnicareas, barbecue pits and fishing.

Hover Acres, (11), 1361 CharlesDrive. 9.2 acres, tennis courts,basketball court, playground,horseshoe pit, volleyball courts,soccer/football fields, picnic area,shelter and barbecue pit.

Izaak Walton, (12), 18 S. SunsetSt. 21.5 acres, clubhouse, fishing,picnic area, barbecue pit, shelterand restrooms.

Jim Hamm Nature Area, (13),17th Avenue and County LineRoad. 23.9 acres, fishing, naturetrail, barbecue pit, restrooms andshelter.

Kanemoto, (14), Missouri Avenueand South Pratt Parkway. 8.7acres, ball fields, picnic area,

Greenways in the Longmont area provide a recreationalopportunity for residents, as well as add to the environmentalsurroundings.

Dry Creek Greenway is in the St. Vrain center, through Wil-low Farm Park and the Meadow View subdivision to SilverCreek High School.

Lefthand Greenway runs from Kanemoto Park south to PikeRoad and west to Hover Street.

Longmont Supply Greenway begins south of 17th Avenueat Cambridge Drive and runs south to Hover Acres Park.

Oligarchy Greenway runs from Airport Road to HoverStreet, a section through Garden Acres Park, and fromMountain View Avenue to Rothrock Dell Park.

Rough and Ready Greenway runs from Colo. Highway 66to Ninth Avenue along the Rough and Ready Ditch east ofthe Ute Creek Golf Course.

St. Vrain Greenway runs from Golden Ponds to Main Streetto Left Hand Creek.

Spring Gulch No. 2 Greenway runs from Colo. Highway66 to Pace Street and from 17th Avenue to about MountainView Avenue.

For more information about greenways and to read about futureexpansion, visit www.ci.longmont.co.us and click on recreation.

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playground, restrooms, shelters, soccer/foot-ball fields, volleyball courts and wading pool.

Kensington, (15), 100 E. Longs Peak Ave.18.2 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnicarea, playgrounds, restrooms, barbecue pitsand shelters.

Lanyon, (16), 19th Avenue and CollyerStreet. 7.7 acres, basketball court, picnicarea, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms,shelter and softball fields.

Left Hand Creek, (17), 1800 CreeksideDrive. 10 acres, playground, softball field,basketball hoops, volleyball court, picnicarea, barbecue pit, restrooms, shelters, soc-cer/football fields and roller hockey rink.

Loomiller, (18), 11th Avenue and SumnerStreet.15.3 acres, fishing, picnic area, bar-becue pit, playground, disc golf, restroomsand shelters.

McIntosh Lake, (19), located west ofLongmont on Colo. Highway 66. 55 acres,fishing, basketball court, picnic area, shelterand restrooms.

Pratt, (20), Baylor Drive and Ithaca Court,4.2 acres, basketball court, picnic area,playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field,tennis courts and roller hockey rink.

Quail Campus, (21), 310 Quail Road. 8.6acres, skate park, picnic area, horseshoes,concession stand and recreation center with

basketball courts, fitness center, climbingwall and indoor pools.

Raber, (22), 24th Avenue and SunsetStreet. 3.2 acres, shelter, picnic area andplayground.

Rogers Grove, (23), 220 Hover St. 10.5acres, arboretum, outdoor learning center,picnic area, shelter/interpretive center, out-door amphitheater, demonstration garden,restrooms and barbecue pit.

Roosevelt, (24), 700 Longs Peak Ave. 21.7acres, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit,picnic area, playground, horseshoe pit,recreation center, rose garden and splashpool.

Take in a round of golfBella Rosa Golf Course5830 Weld County Road 20, Frederick303-678-29409 holes, public

Coal Creek Golf Course585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville303-666-788818 holes, public

Fox Hill Country Club1400 E. Colo. Highway 119,Longmont303-772-106118 holes, private

Haystack Mountain Golf Course &Driving Range5877 Niwot Road, Niwot303-530-14009 holes, public

Indian Peaks Golf Course2300 Indian Peaks Trail,Lafayette303-666-470618 holes, public

Lake Valley Golf Club4400 Lake Valley Drive,Longmont303-444-211418 holes, private

Saddleback Golf Club8631 Frontier St., Firestone303-833-500018 holes, public

Sunset Golf Course1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont303-651-84669 holes, public

Twin Peaks Golf Course1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont303-651-840118 holes, public

Ute Creek Golf Course2000 Ute Creek Drive, Longmont303-774-434218 holes, public

Golfers take advantage of abeautiful summer day to take ina round of gold at Twin Peaks

Golf Course in Longmont.

Children and teens play volleyball at Rough and Ready Park in northeast Longmont. Zane Sedlack, 4, look into a bucket full of crawdads whilecrawdad fishing at Hover Park in this Times-Call file photo.


Rothrock Dell, (25), 700 E. Fifth Ave.6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area,playground, restrooms, shelter, softball fieldand roller hockey rink.

Sandstone Ranch, (26), 2929 and 3001Colo. Highway 119. Community Park, 103acres, ballfields, soccer/football fields, vol-leyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecuepits, picnic areas, playground, concessionstands, 24,000 squarefoot skate park within-ground concrete bowls and street course.District Park, 180 acres, 1880’s historichome and visitors center, scenic overlook ofthe Front Range, 0.7 mile trail with connec-tion to St. Vrain Greenway, open space andwildlife area, cultural history and naturalresource programs, tours and specialevents. Due to wildlife no dogs are allowedin the District Park.

Spangler, (27), 200 Mountain View Ave. 5.1acres, picnic area, playground, restrooms,barbecue pits and shelter.

Sunset, (28), Longs Peak Avenue andSunset Street. 7 acres, nine-hole golfcourse, picnic area,barbecue pits,playground, shelter, outdoor swimming pool

and concession stand.

Thompson, (29), Fourth Avenue and BrossStreet. 5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits,playground, restrooms and shelter.

Valley, (30), 28 TroxellAve. 2.5 acres,basketball courts,barbecue pit, volleyballcourt, horseshoe pit,playground andshelter.

Willow Farm, (31), 901S. Fordham St. 9.4 acres,basketball court, picnicarea, barbecue pits, rest-rooms, playground, rollerhockey, softball field, multi-use field and shelters.

PARKS WITH DOGPARKS

Blue Skies Park, (1),1520 Mountain Drive. 11.4acres, basketball court,volleyball court, skatepark, shelters, restrooms,picnic area, playground,barbecue pit and off leashdog exercise area.

Dog Park I, (2), 21st Av-enue and Francis Street.

2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnicarea and shelter.

Dog Park II, (3), Airport and St. Vrain roads.2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnicarea and shelter.

Rough and Ready, (4), 21st Avenue andAlpine Street. 9.8 acres, skate park,basketball courts, sand volleyball court,bocce ball and horseshoe courts, multi-useplay field, off-leash dog exercise area,playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, picnicarea and barbecue pit.

Stephen Day Park, (5), 1340 DeerwoodDrive. 15 acres, skate park and BMX /mountain bike area, basketball court,sand volleyball court, multi-use play field,off-leash dog exercise area, water sprayfountain for children to play in, playground,restrooms, shelters, picnic area andbarbecue pits.

Union Reservoir, (6), 461 Weld CountyRoad 26. 736-acre lake, fishing, camping,picnic area, restrooms, shelter, volleyball,24 barbecue pits, playground, horseshoes,wakeless boating, wind surfing andswimming beach. Dog beach for offleash and play and swim. Entry fee. Call303-772-1265.

For more information, call 303-651-8446, or visitwww. ci. longmont. co.us/parks/park_list/overview/index.html.

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Jackson Roberts, 10, has fun taking pictures while at Left Hand CreekPark in 2009.


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Happy HourTake a break and relax at these local hot spots

To celebrate the joy we feel as weleave work, many of us opt for a hap-py hour at a local and nearby estab-lishment. Longmont is full of optionsand the trouble, it seems, is where togo and for what. In an effort to narrowthe choices a bit, listed below are tenbars and restaurants offering a qualityhappy hour in our area, where one canappreciate an appetizer and/or drinkspecial and not feel like their wallet orpurse is three pounds lighter.

Where: Dicken’s Tavern, 300 MainSt.When: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday

through FridayWhat: Offering $2.50 20-ounce Bud

Light, $1 off well, wine and drafts. $4appetizers include the cheese bites,fried pickles or the delicious pubshrimp. With the 12 beers on tap anda generous patio area, this is a greatplace to unwind after work. Also,stick around on Wednesday andFriday nights as they usually have livemusic.

Where: Pumphouse Brewery &Restaurant/Red Zone, 540 Main St.When: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through

Friday.What: $3 pints of their own brews

and $3 wells and wines. They alsooffer $3 off their appetizers and havedaily specials in addition to this. Theirpopularity is well deserved with beers

that taste this good and the ample seat-ing, both inside and out. The servicehas never disappointed either.

Where: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St.When: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday

through SundayWhat: $3 drafts, $4 wines and

$5 small plate appetizers. While thehours are a little limiting, the appetiz-ers make this a worthwhile stop.

Where: Basil Flats, 1067 S. HoverSt.When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday

through FridayWhat: Serving up $3 regional mi-

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Where:Martini Bistro, 543 Terry St.When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.What:While they are taking the ‘happy hour’ concept

very literally, their martinis are the best around. $2 off thehouse martinis and $5 for the Beefeater or Absolute martinismake this a pretty good deal! The bikini martini is a fruitydelight.

Where: Praha Restaurant and Bar, 7521 Ute HwyWhen: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.What: Their drink specials are priced at $3.50 for the

house wines and $4.50 for the tasty Czech beer, but it is thesliders that are worth taking a bite of. They offer a varietyof sliders, including the sweet chili crispy chicken for only$4.25. Other apps at this time range from $3.50 to $6.25.

Where: Fusion: Food & Spirits, 1940 Ken Pratt Blvd.When: 2 to 8 p.m., almost the lengthiest happy hour in

Longmont.What: $1.25 for light drafts, $1.75 Coors, $2.50 Shocktop,

$2.75 wells and $4 wines with a variety of daily food anddrink specials added onto these already great deals. Thepatio is one of the nicest around and with the $3 margaritason Mondays, I have now become their biggest fan.

Where: TGIFridays, 125 Ken Pratt Blvd.When: 3 p.m. to close, the lengthiest happy hour in

Longmont.What: $3.75 margaritas, mojitos and Long Island Iced

Teas, $2.50 domestic drafts and $4 glass of the wine of themonth. Half off selected appetizers.

What: Oskar Blues Homemade Liquid and Solids,1555 S. Hover St.When: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.What: Half off house wines and wells, with excellent op-

tions for appetizers during this time. No discounts on theirbeers, but the appetizer deals make up for this. Try the spicyfish taco option at only $2 a taco, and check out the plentifulpatio area.

Where: 7West Pizzaria & Pub, 526 Main St.When: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.What: It includes $1 off beer both bottle and draft, well

and house wine. Great rooftop patio and better service.

Where: City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Ave. inBerthoudWhen: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.What: $1 off fresh brews in a new brewery in a quaint

small town. While Berthoud may not seem to have much tooffer in terms of happy hours, if you are out that way, stopby and check this new brewery out.

There is a considerable amount of happy hour activityin and around Longmont. It is just a matter of narrowingdown the selection. Cheers!

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Platinum CabooseNi-wot Prairie ProductionsGene Malowany DesignGunbarrel Import MotorsLeft Hand BreweryThe Rotary Club of NiwotWhizzbang Studios

Gold LocomotiveCottonwood SquareExcel ElectricTanglewood Traders

Silver PullmanBurden IncorporatedColorado Landmark RealtorsLake Valley Golf ClubNiwot Business AssociationNiwot TavernSunrise MedicalWarren Carlson & Moore LLP

Bronze Box CarElysian Fields Auction Co.Niwot Dental & Dr. Adam Saeks

Rock N Rails is a non-profit fundraisingevent so please bring your own chairsand pack-out your trash to make theseevents Zero Waste.

Bike Niwot: We’d like to promoteattendance by bicycle: Bicycle ValetOnsite; Pedicabs are available fromselect parking areas; RTD Bus Park& Ride at Niwot Road & the Diagonal(right next to Rock N Rails); useMapMyRide.com to plan your route.

Ni-wot Prairie Productions is a non-profit501c3 org supporting the EntertainingArts (like Rock N Rails), Film (like theNiwot Native American Film Festival),and Fine Art (like Eddie Running Wolf’stree sculptures).

A True Thank You to all our wonderful Sponsors

Supporting ConductorBootstrap BreweryEdward Jones Financial Services,NiwotHaystack Mountain Golf CourseInto the WindIt’s Only Natural GiftsMagic Brush ArtsShepherd Valley Waldorf SchoolSantelli Healing CenterTribble Stone CompanyWhistlestop Frozen Yogurt

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RHYTHM ON THE RIVERJuly 13 and 14, Roger’s Grove inLongmontThis zero-waste event in Longmont

is definitely one of the largest in thearea. It’s about celebrating art, musicand, yes, the environment. This eventencompasses a little bit of everythingfor everyone in the family, from a bal-loon launch, a 5K run, a duck race, livemusic, art and a discovery area. Get outand celebrate Longmont and its com-munity in style.

BOULDER COUNTY FAIRAug. 1 to 5, Boulder County Fairgroundsin LongmontIf you are looking for some fun,

farm animals, and fantastic family-oriented events the Boulder CountyFair might just be what you are lookingfor. Running now through Sunday, youcan now get more rodeo, carnival rides,4-H competition and fair royalty than

in pervious years.

FOURTH AT FIRESTONEJuly 4, Miner’s Park inFirestoneThe 4th at Firestone

has become not onlyFirestone’s premier annualcommunity event, but alsoa regional attraction to cel-ebrate America’s birthday.This event has continuedto increase in participa-tion, drawing thousandsof people to Firestone forfamily-oriented fun and entertainmentthroughout the day.For this year’s 10th Annual 4th at

Firestone celebration, the day will kickoff with a parade.The event will in-clude a showcase of business, children,nonprofit and art vendors; deliciousfood items; children’s activities; facepainting; caricature artist; a chance towalk on water with WOW Bubbles;mini golf; horseshoes; a carnival; pre-

sentation of the colors; and servicemenrecognition.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKSFESTIVALAugust 17 to 19, LyonsLyons locals often look forward

to the Folks Festival as their time tofinally relax and enjoy summer. In con-trast to the hot licks and hyper temposof RockyGrass, the mellower moods ofFolks Fest are the perfect antidote for

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Explore area festivals, eventsBalloons launch at Rhythm on the River. (Times-Call files)

Fourth at Firestone. (Courtesy Town of Firestone)

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the warm Colorado sun. Claim your space with a blanketor tarp, set down your low-back chair, and settle in forunforgettable days of music.

FESTIVAL ON MAINAug. 24, Downtown Longmont

Expect the same from previous years, along with fun forthe whole family. From a small business expo and offer-ings, to entertainment in the form of live music and streetperformers. Come celebrate Downtown Longmont and getto know your community and neighbors.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ANTIQUE SHOWMay 19 and 20, Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont

The Strawberry Festival Antique Show was started al-most forty years ago to help raise funds for Society projects.Once again, the Society chose to commemorate a uniqueLongmont historical event in naming this show. In 1871,Longmont’s founding year, New York philanthropist, Eliza-beth Thompson, donated the land and books for a libraryin the Chicago Colorado Colony’s new town. She visitedLongmont only once when she came for the dedicationof Library Hall in June 1871. It was billed as a StrawberryFestival and was a gala event reported in all the Denvernewspapers of the day. Library Hall served as Longmont’sfirst town hall, community center, school and place of wor-ship. It still stands today at 335 Pratt Street in Longmont.

The Society has held the Strawberry Festival the thirdweekend in May each year since 1970. Like Pumpkin PieDays it has grown in size and reputation and each Maythousands of visitors come to browse among the antiquesdisplayed and sold. Everyone enjoys the strawberry shortcake with freshly whipped cream dished up by Societyvolunteers.

Summerunofficiallycomes to aclose at the10th annualFestival onMain onFriday, Aug.27, 2010,whereperformerCate Flahertyof Denverjuggles threedangerousobjects: amachete, aflaming torchand a stuffedanimal allwhile balanc-ing. (Times-Call files)

2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

SpearLodgeManbyEddieRunningWolf.WatercolorbyJaneLangdon.

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YOUR CLOSE-BY, CHARMING ESCAPE FROM THE FAST LANE.GREAT RESTAURANTS, UNIQUE SHOPS, FRIENDLY PEOPLE

10 MINUTES FROM BOULDER, 5 FROM LONGMONT

ATASTE OF NIWOTSUMMER ARTMARKET

CLASSICS IN NIWOT CAR SHOW4TH OF JULY PARADELOBSTER BASH

LEFT HANDERS’DAYJAZZ ON 2ND AVE

NOSTALGIA DAY & PARADELEFT HANDVALLEY COURIER / DUCK RACE

NIWOT FINE ART SHOWNIWOT OKTOBERFESTGREAT PUMPKIN PARTYENCHANTED EVENING

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destinations HIKING TRAILS IN AND AROUND LONGMONT

OutdoorAdventures


Discover local hiking, walking trailsThe Longmont area is home to

countless hiking and walking trails forall skill levels. What follows is an easyto read guide of a few of my personalfavorites, ranging in skill level fromeasy to difficult based on the terrain,elevation gain and distance. Also ofnote is whether the park is dog-friendlyor not. I rarely travel anywhere withoutmy trusting puggle, Dylan, and have,on occasion, driven quite a distanceto hike a trail with her only to find thepark is not open to dogs at all. For thewildlife and bird watchers, there ismention of what parks are noted fortheir variety.1. Sleepy Lion Trail in the Button

Rock Preserve.To get there: U.S.36 North of Lyons

to CR 80, left 2.8 miles to parking lot.The Sleepy Lion Trail is a back door

entry to the Hall Ranch Open Space,connecting with the Nighthawk and

Nelson Ranch Loop trails. As you walkalong the service road, paralleling theNorth St. Vrain Creek, about 1 mile up,

the Sleepy Lion trail is on the left andclimbs rather sharply into a woodedarea. At 1.25 mile from the start, the

STORYAND PHOTOS BY KRISTINE SMITH

Above: Union Reservoir. Previous page: Button Rock Preserve.

ComeDown tothe Farm!

Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute HwyLongmont, 303-776-8688BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org

Enjoy the rural surroundingsand learn about the history offarming when you visit theAgricultural Heritage Center in Longmont.

Highlights include:free farm toursfarm animals on sitefarm housebuildings to explore and more

Hours: April through OctoberFriday-Saturday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Free Special Event!Barnyard Critter Day - June 24th

Downtown Concert Series:Fridays: June 8 (5:30 p.m. start),

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ARTWALK: Downtown Longmont’sPremiere Arts Event!May 18, July 20, September 21, 6 to 9 p.m.Main Street Cruise Night: Bring your caror just come watch the fun. May 12 & July 28Festival on Main: The perfect way to endthe summer with music, games and fun.August 24, 6-9 p.m.Second Friday & Every Friday: The LDDA andArts & Entertainment District have committedto have something happening Every Fridayin Downtown! And on Second Fridays,the arts really come to life!

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trail crosses an open meadow, hometo much of the Button Rock Preserve’swildlife, which include bear, rattle-snakes, deer and coyotes. Go aboutanother half mile to see the SleepyLion rock formation.

Also, the Hall Ranch’s Nighthawktrail connects in at this point, ideal fortaking a side trip to see the NelsonRanch. This old road with brokenpavement, will take you to the baseof the Ralph Price Dam. Follow theservice road back to the parking lot.

Rating: Moderate to Difficultclimb. No bikes or horses allowed inButton Rock Preserve but it is a dogfriendly hike.2. Hall Ranch Loop.To get there: U.S. 36 South, just

past Lyons on the right hand side ofroad.

Multiple hikes here in varyingdegrees of difficulty. This park hasample parking but is busy duringweekends with mountain bikers.This dog friendly park links up totwo trails in this park so the mileage

possibilities are endless.3. Union Reservoir.Located on CR 26 in Longmont,

this park charges an $8 daily fee butoffers camping, fishing, concessionsin the summer and a beach and play-ground area.

There is an easy hike around aportion of the lake which would begood for those looking to get outsidebut who may not be physically able tohike some of the other options listedhere.4. Rabbit Mountain.U.S.66 between Longmont and

Lyons.With 5.6 miles of trails easily

accessible to any range of hiking skill,Rabbit Mountain is a popular stop. Itis friendly to bikers, horses and dogsbut has little shade regardless of thetrail chosen. Also, beware of looserocks that can cause problems forthose with bad knees or hips.5. District Park Trail in Sandstone

Ranch.Access from Ken Pratt Blvd/ Hwy

119 at the eastern entrance to theSandstone Ranch Park. Travel southalong Sandstone Drive and followsigns to the District Park trailhead.The park is also accessible via the St.Vrain Greenway trail.

The distance from Golden Pondsto Sandstone Ranch is slightly morethan 8 miles. Due to wildlife con-cerns, no dogs are allowed on the traileast of County Line Road. This is aquiet area with a moderate hike thatgets easy once on the St.Vrain Green-way itself. Deer, fox, coyote and awide variety of birds are found alongthis trail but as you near the centerof Longmont, it becomes more urbanin feel and thus, less wildlife to gazeat.

Living in the Longmont area, weare blessed to have multiple trails,both urban and rural, to enjoy. Thesefive are some of the easiest to accessand range in the level, and frompaved path to a rocky climb in eleva-tion. There is, most definitely, a trailto suit all of us.

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